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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT a reason that Dr. Lynn gives for allowing Juiia to give medicine without a doctor's authority?
(a) Dr. Lynn is busy with half a dozen wards.
(b) Midwives are now considered doctors because of the war.
(c) Julia is competent.
(d) Julia is given permission to give a limited number of medical treatments, including alcohol, chloroform, or morphine.

2. After Delia wakes from the sedative, why does Julia want to get her up in a seated position?
(a) So she can let her know what has happened to her and her baby.
(b) So her uterus could drain.
(c) So she could feed her.
(d) So she can dress her.

3. Why does the thermometer break when Bridie puts it in boiling water?
(a) The thermometer is faulty.
(b) Boiling water makes the mercury expand too much and crack the bulb.
(c) The thermometer is left in the water for too long.
(d) There is too much mercury in the thermometer.

4. What story does one of the cooks give Bridie for the cause of the flu?
(a) Bats were infected and then eaten by people.
(b) God is punishing them all.
(c) The flu virus was created in a science lab.
(d) Fish ate dead soldiers, became infected, and then were eaten by people.

5. In what does Julia put Delia's stillborn baby?
(a) A crib.
(b) A casket.
(c) A shoebox.
(d) A bag.

6. Why does Dr. Lynn open the top window all the way?
(a) The room smells.
(b) It is a beautiful day outside.
(c) Fresh air is very important.
(d) The room is warm.

7. What is the medicine recommended for constipation?
(a) Aspirin.
(b) Chamomile.
(c) Camphor.
(d) Castor oil.

8. Why is it thought good to be a bit distant and professional with patients, according to the medical world in this book?
(a) They will respect you more.
(b) They are unworthy of you.
(c) They will fear you.
(d) They are uneducated and uncouth.

9. If Dr. Lynn were in charge of the world, what would not happen before the age of 20?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Whelping.
(c) University.
(d) Medical school.

10. Although her temperature is down a degree, what does Dr. Lynn report about Ita?
(a) Her leg is more swollen.
(b) Her coloring is worse.
(c) She was more delirious.
(d) Her pulse and respirations were higher.

11. What is Bridie given instead of the frozen cotton Julia had requested?
(a) A wet wash cloth.
(b) Wet moss.
(c) A wet sponge.
(d) Wet flax-tow.

12. How long prior to birth does Dr. Lynn believe Delia’s baby’s heart stopped beating?
(a) Several days prior.
(b) Quite a few hours prior.
(c) A few minutes prior.
(d) Several weeks prior.

13. How does Julia describe the sounds Delia makes at the end of pushing?
(a) She is deadly silent.
(b) Like she is being eaten by wolves.
(c) A screaming banshee.
(d) Peaceful and calm.

14. Why does Julia have Delia turn around, so her head is at the foot of the bed?
(a) So she can be away from the draft.
(b) So the doctor can perform a c-section.
(c) So Julia can reach her more easily.
(d) So Delia can push her foot against the rail at the head of the bed.

15. Why does Julia not wear a mask?
(a) She finds them to be uncomfortable.
(b) She forgot her mask at home.
(c) She already had a mild case of the flu and is immune.
(d) She does not believe they protect one from the virus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dr. Lynn suspect is the cause of death for Delia’s baby?

2. What sensation does Julia mention is turned off in her, while she was at work?

3. What number pregnancy is Ita Noonan expecting?

4. Who is Julia Power?

5. Why does Dr. Lynn come to the Maternity/Fever ward in "Red"?

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